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You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966 – 70
你說你想要一場革命？1966-1970年的唱片與反叛

ART.ZIP | 12 Sep 2016

This major exhibition from the V&A explores the era-defining significance and impact  of the late 1960s upon life today. From global civil rights, multiculturalism, environmentalism, consumerism, computing, communality to neoliberalist politics, the world we live in has been vitally influenced by five revolutionary years 1966 – 70. You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and …

Tea 茶

ARTZIP | 4 Oct 2015

From its discovery in China in 2737 BC to its enthusiastic welcome in London in 1644 AD, tea has become a worldwide phenomenon and beloved staple. Whether enjoyed in a picturesque Chinese courtyard garden or on a builder’s worksite, tea is instantly recognisable in any of its myriad forms or tastes and the love of it ties together both countries and social classes.

MISREADING OF WEST END LONDON
倫敦西區的誤讀

ARTZIP | 28 Nov 2012

West End London is usually known by most Chinese audiences as a theatrical stage at the highest level of the world. However, when you walk into any theater in the West End with great respect and watch a play for the first time, you will find the marvelous performance a bit too approachable, and a …

MERGING THE EAST AND WEST OLYVIA FINE ART
中西合璧奧利維亞美術畫廊

ARTZIP | 19 Jun 2012

In this issue of introducing art galleries that specialize in dealing various Chinese contemporary artworks in London, this article focuses on one gallery run by Olyvia Kwok̶Olyvia Fine Art based in Mayfair, London. 這一期的專欄主要介紹在倫敦經營中國當代藝術的畫廊,而這篇文章介紹的是在倫敦知名的梅費爾(Mayfair)区,以經營中國當代藝術畫作為主的奧利維亞美術畫廊。 As the prosperous global business centre, London has also been known for its art trading for many centuries. In London, …